Event Calendar

26th November 2009
Torchlight parade(school children)
Community Turkey Dinner and a program on stage at the Festival site in New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay.

27th November 2009
Bingo on the Basketball Court along with music and refreshments for sale New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay

28th November 2009
Pea Soup and Dumplings, Johnny Cake, games, local crafts, music New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay

2 December - 5 December 2009
Bahamas Wahoo Championship Port Lucaya Marina, Grand Bahama

5 December 2009
Golf Cart Parade(decorated for Christmas)
Christmas Carols by Brethren Church and Chicken Souse for sale in New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay

12 December 2009
Youth Defense Force Display, Jingle Bell Trot, Essay Prize Award, Anglican Church singing, Bingo and local foods for sale

19 Decembe 2009
Church of God Christmas Carols, Fellowship Church Skit , Junkanoo, Bunce and Santa arriving all at Festival Site in New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay

25 December 2009
Christmas Dinner at the Green Turtle Club, reservations requested

31st December 2009
New Year's Eve Celebration and dinner at the Green Turtle Club

1st January 2010
Junkanoo Parade in New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay

17-20 February
Bahamas Wahoo Championship Old Bahama Bay, Grand Bahama

February 26th
People to People/Winter Residents Reception, Treasure Cay
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
This event presents an opportunity for local People to People Volunteers, facilitated by the Ministry of Tourism, Abaco Office, to meet and interact with Winter Residents in an annual 'get together.' Bahamian music, food and other cultural expressions are highlighted.

March TBA
Hope Town's Annual Heritage Day, Hope Town
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
The Annual Heritage Day is held at the park and museum area of town. Generally featured are: historical speakers, new book signings, traditional school songs and cultural dances; a mini boat parade with historic flags; sculling 'dingy' boats with single-oars; arts & crafts, shell collection displays; museum tours, demonstration of threatened loyalist style homes in addition to Bahamian cuisine freshly prepared for purchase.

March 1st
Barefoot Man Concert, Guana Cay
Nipper's Beach Bar & Grill, Phone: 242-365-5143
The world famous Nippers Beach Bar & Grill on Guana Cay attracts hundreds of visitors and locals year after year with its live entertainment, its signature drink the nipper juice, Bahamian dishes and the partying atmosphere.

March 7th
2nd Annual Green Turtle Cay Cancer Walk to benefit Abaco Cancer Society.

14 - 19 March
Bahamas Wahoo Championship and Bacardi Billfish Tournament, Grand Bahama

April 4th
Abaco Cancer Society Art Show and Auction
Details To Be Announced

April 21- 24
Central Abaco Championship, Treasure Cay, Abaco

April 21-24
BBC Fishing Tournament at Abaco Beach Resort

April 27 - May 1
Shoot Out 1 at Abaco Beach Resort Fishing Tournament

May 1st - 3rd
Signature Event - 6th Annual Island Roots Heritage Festival, Green Turtle Cay
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
Come "Celebrate Tings Bahamian" as the sixth annual Island roots Heritage Festival comes alive on Green Turtle Cay, Abaco. The weekend celebrates our unique Bahamian heritage through delicious offerings of Bahamian cuisine, unique Bahamian hand made crafts, jewelry, art and interesting historical displays. Genealogical experts will be on hand to research family trees to reinforce the fact that we are all intertwined as family. Informative talks will be offered on the Loyalists, reef preservation, Bahamian flora and fauna, archeological sites in the Bahamas and bush medicine. The island uses the festival to celebrate their ties to their sister city, Key West, Florida and invite family and friends back home to discover their roots and the fact that "It's Better in the Bahamas"!

May 5-8
Cape Eleuthera Championship, Cape Eleuthera Resort, Bahamas

May 11th - 14th
23rd Annual Green Turtle Club Fishing Tournament

May 19-22
Harbour Island Billfish Championship, Romora Bay, Valentines, Harbour Island Marina

May 25-31
Shoot Out 2 Abaco Beach Resort Fishing Tournament

May TBA
Sea Spray Resort Fishing Tournament, Elbow Cay
Sea Spray Resort, Phone: 242-366-0065
Deep Sea Fishing has a home in White Sound, Elbow Cay. This event caters to fishing enthusiasts wishing to visit the Abacos and enjoy the hunt of Blue Marlin and Tuna. It also brings out the novice fishermen and is a promotional event for the resort and the Abacos.

May TBA
Bertram Hatteras Shootout Billfish Tourney, Marsh Harbour
Contact Abaco Beach Resort, Phone: 242-367-2158
The Bertram Hatteras Shootout, commonly referred to as "The Shootout" is the creme de la creme of the tournaments held in the Abacos. Select groups of "High End" clientele grace this event each year seeking to exact revenge against their contemporaries. The Bertram and Hatteras group of companies jointly sponsor this event.

June 1-4
Billfish Blast at Abaco Beach Resort

June 5th - 7th
Sandy Point Home-Coming, Sandy Point
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
In addition to "homecoming" activities, this event also promotes the Bahamian sailing sloop, sailing regattas. Usually a mid size competition, the community takes pride in attracting some of the best skippers. Local residents and other visitors from islands of the Bahamas reunite and celebrate in Cultural Activities, Games, Food, Drinks and church service.

June 7th-12th
26th Annual Treasure Cay Billfish Championship, Treasure Cay
Treasure Cay Beach Resort, Phone: 242-365-8801
The Treasure Cay Billfish Championships is a "Mainstay" among the Abaco fishing events with consistency the order of the day. It caters to a cross section of fishermen and is a major promotional event for northern Abaco. The event also features beach volleyball and a native arts and crafts show on the lay day.

June 12th
*Signature Event
Junkanoo Summer Festival, Marsh Harbour
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
It provides a glimpse inside the Bahamian cultural experience, featuring native music, food & drink, dance and calypso bands, arts and crafts, junkanoo parades and the Bahamas Police marching and pop bands.

June 12th - 14th
Little Abaco Homecoming, Fox Town
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
The annual 'homecoming' event for this community is prepared by a committee that invites family and friends to return for a weekend of celebrations in Cultural Activities, Games, Food, Drinks and worship. Economic activity is generated community-wide as old family ties and friendship are renewed.

June 13-18
27th Annual Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament
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June 16th - 19th
BBC Treasure Cay Championship, Treasure Cay
Treasure Cay Beach Resort, Phone 242-365-8801
The fourth leg of the Bahamas billfish Championships sponsored by Rolex is hosted with valuable prizes and major cash awards at Treasure Cay Resort. in addition to great fishing, participants in this leg of the championships get to take in world class golf, tennis and one of the top ten beaches in the world.

June 17 - 19
2nd Annual Lionfish Derby Green Turtle Club, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco

June 19th
*Signature Event
Junkanoo Summer Festival Marsh Harbour
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
A Bahamian Street Festival that captures several elements of our culture on a single stage for a dramatic one-night experience over several weeks of the summer. Authentic Bahamian cultural encounters: native music, food, dance, and arts and crafts are presented.

June 23 - 26
2010 Treasure Cay Championship, Treasure Cay, Abaco

June TBA
BBC Boat Harbour Championship, Marsh Harbour
Contact the Abaco Beach Resort, Phone: 242-367-2158
This is the final leg of the Bahamas Billfish Championships sponsored by Rolex and will attract scores of seasoned and crafty deep-sea fishermen all vying for the hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes and cash. Spouses of the anglers participate in a People to People Luncheon and silent auction for charity, while the overall results for all of the legs are tallied and a festive awards banquet is prepared by the organizers.

July 26th
*Signature Event
Junkanoo Summer Festival, Marsh Harbour
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
It provides a glimpse inside the Bahamian cultural experience, featuring native music, food & drink, dance and calypso bands, arts and crafts, junkanoo parades and the Bahamas Police marching and pop bands.

July 3rd-11th
*Signature Event
34th Annual Five Towns Regatta Time in Abaco
Contact Dave & Kathy Ralph, Phone: 242-367-2677
The Regatta Time sailing event is hoisted between the American and Bahamian Independence celebrations linking both important commemorations. This event that involves primarily American sloops, brings dozens of sailing enthusiasts to the Abacos for a fun-filled and exciting racing series. One highlight of the race is the Fiddle Cay Party hosted by "Stranded Naked" Sports Wear. The Series begins at Green Turtle Cay with stops at Gt. Guana Cay and Nippers; Man-O-War Cay dubbed the "Sailing Capital of the World"; Hope Town, home of the world famous candy striped lighthouse and Marsh Harbour, the commercial hub of the Abacos. The regatta is in its 32nd year and is an important promotional event for Abacos.

July 3rd
*Signature Event
Junkanoo Summer Festival Marsh Harbour
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
A Bahamian Street Festival that captures several elements of our culture on a single stage for a dramatic one-night experience over several weeks of the summer. Authentic Bahamian cultural encounters: native music, food, dance, and arts and crafts are presented.

July 10th
Bahamas Independence Celebrations
Contact the Administration Office, Phone: 242-367-2343
The Bahamas will celebrate 34 years as an independent nation. Events are planned across the Abacos in commemoration of this significant event in the life of our young nation. Celebration of the event will be held on Goombay Park, Marsh Harbour at 6:00pm-12:00midnight.

July 24th - 26th
4th Annual North Abaco Summer Festival & Power Boat Race, Regatta Village, Treasure Cay
Contact Clifton Bootle, Phone 242-475-3275
A huge crowd of supporters turn out to cheer on their pick for the fastest boat on the sea. Contestants travel from throughout the Bahamas to vie for this title and bragging rights. A gold tournament is also inclusive of this event, which is held at Treasure Cay Beach Resort Golf Course. Bahamians and visitors are also able to indulge in cultural activities during the three day event which includes native music, foods and games.

July 31st - August 2nd
Black Wood Community Home-Coming, Blackwood
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone 242-367-3067
A local community 'homecoming' week-end of celebrations; the public is invited to join family and friends in food, drink and entertainment.

August 21st - 23rd
Moore's Island Home-Coming, Moore's Island
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
This event will encourage a return of indigenous folks and other visitors to share in community activities, food, drinks, worship and entertainment. Activities will lend to the promotion and development of local culture and financial support to these communities.

October 2nd - 3rd
Abaco Open Water Swim Race, Marsh Harbour
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
5k triangular race course located in the waterway of Marsh Habour. Bahamian world class swimmers, locals and visiting competitors, swim for the gold or just for fun.

October TBA
Abaco Bridal Extravaganza, Marsh Harbour
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
This exciting three-day event is hosted by the Abaco Tourist Office. The Abaco Signature Wedding, 'A message in a Conch Shell', is introduced at the bridal trade show. Practical activities as well as a workshop and lectures will take place.

October 30 - November 1
Halloween Lobster Fly-In
Come in your favorite costume Halloween Night to enjoy great fun, food, drinks, music, dancing, prizes, games and more!
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October 31st
Annual Halloween Buffet and Costume Party with live entertainment by the "Gully Roosters."

November 7th
Annual Guy Fawkes Celebrations, Green Turtle Cay
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
Featuring the historical Guy Fawkes Competition with the burning of 'guy' effigies, food drinks and music. Hosted by the Island Roots Heritage Festival Committee.

November 27th
10th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival, Hope Town
Contact Hope Town harbour Lodge, Phone 242-366-0095
this daytime event features paintings, jewelry and crafts from local and international artists. while viewing the fine and unique pieces that will be on display, satisfy you pallet with wine, cheese and other gourmet items that will be available for purchase.

November 28th
Hope Town Big Hill Box Cart Derby, Hope Town
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
Box carts of all description are designed and constructed by local Elbow Cay contenders and other patrons, in time to participate in the annual 'Big Hill Box Cart' challenge and fun day. Participants can compete in the junior or senior category, which Officially begins at 12 noon at the Hope Town race site. Proceeds go towards youth sports development.

December 5th
*Signature Event
6th Annual Abaco Christmas Festival, Marsh Harbour
Contact the Abaco Tourist Office, Phone: 242-367-3067
The Ministry of Tourism with business and service clubs of the Abacos host the annual "Abaco Christmas Festival." General activities are: a taste of Abaco's finest cuisine, visit with Santa & free "Toys and games for all Tots;" Arts & Crafts Bazaar, Choirs, Quartets, Soloists, Marching and Calypso Bands, Junkanoo Parades, all day Live Entertainment, concluding with the Marsh Harbour Christmas Boat Parade, and spectacular Fireworks.

December TBA
Annual Junkanoo Parade, Marsh Harbour
Contact Youth, Sports & Culture, Phone: 242-367-2343
This major junkanoo festival is held during early morning hours in downtown Marsh Harbour. This is an annual celebration of Bahamian heritage and culture for hundreds of residents and visitors alike. This competitive event evokes the passion of community groups in the traditional music, costumes and dance of our junkanoo celebration with local groups competing for supremacy on this uniquely Bahamian stage.

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